Interlayer film for laminated glass, and laminated glass

ABSTRACT

There is provided an interlayer film for laminated glass with which the occurrence of a poor appearance due to white cloudiness in laminated glass can be suppressed even though the interlayer film is provided with a layer containing silver. The interlayer film for laminated glass according to the present invention includes a first layer containing silver and a second layer containing a polyvinyl acetal resin, the second layer is arranged on a first surface side of the first layer, the second layer contains a compound having a group in which a carbon atom, an oxygen atom, or a hydrogen atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom, and the compound having a group in which a carbon atom, an oxygen atom, or a hydrogen atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom is a compound having a piperidine structure or is a hindered amine light stabilizer.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to an interlayer film for laminated glasswhich is used for obtaining laminated glass. Moreover, the presentinvention relates to laminated glass prepared with the interlayer filmfor laminated glass.

BACKGROUND

Since laminated glass generates only a small amount of scattering glassfragments even when subjected to external impact and broken, laminatedglass is excellent in safety. As such, the laminated glass is widelyused for automobiles, railway vehicles, aircraft, ships, buildings, andthe like. The laminated glass is produced by sandwiching an interlayerfilm for laminated glass between a pair of glass plates. Such laminatedglass used for the opening part of vehicles and buildings is required tohave high heat shielding properties.

The energy amount of an infrared ray with a wavelength of 780 nm or morewhich is longer than that of visible light is small as compared with anultraviolet ray. However, the thermal action of infrared rays is large,and when infrared rays are absorbed into a substance, heat is releasedfrom the substance. As such, infrared rays are generally called heatrays. Accordingly, in order to enhance the heat shielding properties oflaminated glass, it is necessary to sufficiently cut off infrared rays.

As an example of the interlayer film for laminated glass, the followingPatent Document 1 discloses an interlayer film provided with twointerlayer film layers and a functional plastic film arranged betweenthe two interlayer film layers. The functional plastic film has aninfrared ray reflection layer and an infrared ray absorption layer. Theinfrared ray reflection layer is constituted of a multilayer film inwhich plural high refractive index oxide films and plural low refractiveindex oxide films are alternately layered, a multilayer film composed oftwo kinds of polymer thin films different in refractive index in whichplural layers of one polymer thin film and plural layers of the otherpolymer thin film are alternately layered multilayeredly, or a metalfilm. When the metal film is used as the infrared ray reflection layer,metals such as gold, silver, copper, and aluminum can be used. The metalfilm is deposited by a sputtering method or the like.

The following Patent Document 2 discloses an interlayer film having alow tendency to turn yellow, having high transmittance for UV-A rays andvisible light, and having low transmittance for UV-B rays. Thisinterlayer film includes a polyvinyl acetal, a plasticizer, and anoxanilide-type compound being a UV absorber. Moreover, Patent Document 1describes that the interlayer film may include an HAS/HALS/NOR-HALS typenon-aromatic light stabilizer.

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-   -   Patent Document 1: WO 2010/098287 A1    -   Patent Document 2: US 2012/0052310 A1

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Problems to be Solved by the Invention

In laminated glass prepared with a conventional interlayer film, whenthe interlayer film is provided with a layer containing silver, thereare cases where a poor appearance due to white cloudiness attributed tosilver occurs. This white cloudiness is a phenomenon different from awhitening phenomenon generated at the peripheral edge part of aninterlayer film containing no silver component.

An object of the present invention is to provide an interlayer film forlaminated glass with which the occurrence of a poor appearance due towhite cloudiness in iv laminated glass can be suppressed even though theinterlayer film is provided with a layer containing silver. Moreover,the present invention is also aimed at providing laminated glassprepared with the above-mentioned interlayer film for laminated glass.

Means for Solving the Problems

According to a broad aspect of the present invention, there is providedan interlayer film for laminated glass (hereinafter, sometimesabbreviated as an interlayer film) including a first layer containingsilver and a second layer containing a polyvinyl acetal resin, thesecond layer being arranged on a first surface side of the first layer,the second layer containing a compound having a group in which a carbonatom, an oxygen atom, or a hydrogen atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom,and the compound having a group in which a carbon atom, an oxygen atom,or a hydrogen atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom being a compound havinga piperidine structure or being a hindered amine light stabilizer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the second layer contains an ultraviolet ray screening agent,the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the second layer contains nochlorine atom or contains a chlorine atom, when the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the second layer contains no chlorine atom, thesecond layer contains no chlorine atom or contains a chlorine atom in acontent of 30 ppm or less, and when the ultraviolet ray screening agentin the second layer contains a chlorine atom, the second layer containsno chlorine atom other than the chlorine atom in the ultraviolet rayscreening agent or contains 30 ppm or less of chlorine atom(s) otherthan the chlorine atom in the ultraviolet ray screening agent.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the first layer is provided with a layer body and a filmcontaining silver and the film containing silver is arranged on a firstsurface side of the layer body.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the film containing silver is arranged on the first surfaceside of the first layer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, no film containing silver is arranged on a second surfaceside opposite to the first surface of the layer body.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film further includes a third layer containinga polyvinyl acetal resin and the third layer is arranged on a secondsurface side opposite to the first surface of the first layer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the second layer contains a plasticizer and the third layercontains a plasticizer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, when the interlayer film is sandwiched between two sheets ofgreen glass with a thickness of 2 mm in accordance with JIS R3208 toobtain laminated glass, the visible light transmittance of the laminatedglass is 60% or more.

According to a broad aspect of the present invention, there is providedlaminated glass including a first lamination glass member, a secondlamination glass member, and the above-described interlayer film forlaminated glass, the interlayer film for laminated glass being arrangedbetween the first lamination glass member and the second laminationglass member.

In a specific aspect of the laminated glass according to the presentinvention, the visible light transmittance is 60% or more.

Effect of the Invention

Since the interlayer film for laminated glass according to the presentinvention includes a first layer containing silver and a second layercontaining a polyvinyl acetal resin, the second layer is arranged on afirst surface side of the first layer, the second layer contains acompound having a group in which a carbon atom, an oxygen atom, or ahydrogen atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom, and the compound having agroup in which a carbon atom, an oxygen atom, or a hydrogen atom isbonded to a nitrogen atom is a compound having a piperidine structure oris a hindered amine light stabilizer, the occurrence of a poorappearance due to white cloudiness in laminated glass can be suppressedeven though the interlayer film is provided with a layer containingsilver.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a sectional view schematically showing an interlayer film forlaminated glass in accordance with one embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view schematically showing an example of laminatedglass prepared with the interlayer film for laminated glass shown inFIG. 1.

MODE(S) FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, the details of the present invention will be described.

The interlayer film for laminated glass (hereinafter, sometimesabbreviated as the interlayer film) according to the present inventionis provided with a first layer containing silver and a second layercontaining a polyvinyl acetal resin. In the interlayer film according tothe present invention, the second layer is arranged on a first surfaceside of the first layer. The second layer contains a compound having agroup in which a carbon atom, an oxygen atom, or a hydrogen atom isbonded to a nitrogen atom. The compound having a group in which a carbonatom, an oxygen atom, or a hydrogen atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom isa compound having a piperidine structure or is a hindered amine lightstabilizer. The compound having a group in which a carbon atom, anoxygen atom, or a hydrogen atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom may be acompound having a piperidine structure and may be a hindered amine lightstabilizer.

The interlayer film according to the present invention is provided witha third layer or is provided with no third layer. From the viewpoint ofenhancing the adhesivity to a lamination glass member, it is preferredthat the interlayer film according to the present invention be providedwith a third layer. When the interlayer film according to the presentinvention is provided with the third layer, it is preferred that thethird layer contain a polyvinyl acetal resin. When the interlayer filmaccording to the present invention is provided with the third layer, thethird layer is arranged on a second surface side opposite to the firstsurface of the first layer.

In the present invention, since the interlayer film is provided with theabove-described configuration, the occurrence of a poor appearance dueto white cloudiness in laminated glass can be suppressed even though theinterlayer film is provided with a layer containing silver. At the timeof synthesizing a polyvinyl acetal resin, hydrogen chloride or the likeas an acid catalyst is sometimes used as the catalyst to perform theacetalization of polyvinyl alcohol. As such, a layer containing apolyvinyl acetal resin is sometimes made to contain a chlorine atom.Moreover, even at a time other than the time of synthesizing a polyvinylacetal resin, due to an external environment, a layer containing apolyvinyl acetal resin is sometimes made to contain a chlorine atom.When such a layer containing a chlorine atom and a layer containingsilver are used, it has been found out that white cloudiness is easilygenerated. Furthermore, when an interlayer film is provided with a layercontaining silver, it has been found out that, by using a compoundhaving a group in which a carbon atom, an oxygen atom, or a hydrogenatom is bonded to a nitrogen atom as one of the components for a layercontaining a polyvinyl acetal resin, white cloudiness is significantlysuppressed.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will bedescribed with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a sectional view schematically showing an interlayer film forlaminated glass in accordance with one embodiment of the presentinvention.

An interlayer film 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a multi-layered interlayer filmhaving a two or more-layer structure. The interlayer film 1 is used forobtaining laminated glass. The interlayer film 1 has a two ormore-layered structure. The interlayer film 1 is an interlayer film forlaminated glass.

The interlayer film 1 is provided with a first layer 11, a second layer12 arranged on a first surface 11 a side of the first layer 11, and athird layer 13 arranged on a second surface 11 b side opposite to thefirst surface 11 a of the first layer 11. The second layer 12 is layeredon the first surface 11 a of the first layer 11. The second layer 12 andthe first layer 11 are in contact with each other. The third layer 13 islayered on the second surface 11 b of the first layer 11. The firstlayer 11 and the third layer 13 are in contact with each other. Thefirst layer 11 is an intermediate layer. The first layer 11 containssilver. The second layer 12 and the third layer 13 are surface layers inthe present embodiment. The first layer 1 is arranged between the secondlayer 12 and the third layer 13. The first layer 11 is sandwichedbetween the second layer 12 and the third layer 13. Accordingly, theinterlayer film 1 has a multilayer structure in which the second layer12, the first layer 11, and the third layer 13 are layered in thisorder.

In this connection, additional layers may be arranged between the firstlayer 11 and the second layer 12 and between the first layer 11 and thethird layer 13, respectively. It is preferred that each of the secondlayer 12 and the third layer 13 be directly layered on the first layer11. Examples of the additional layer include a layer containing athermoplastic resin such as a polyvinyl acetal resin, a layer containingpolyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, and the like, andthe like. When these additional layers are included in the interlayerfilm, only one kind of layer may be included, and two or more differentkinds of layers may be included.

The first layer contains silver. The silver component may be silver as asimple substance and may be a silver salt, a silver compound, or asilver alloy. Examples of the silver alloy include asilver/palladium/copper alloy (for example, APC available from FuruyaMetal Co., Ltd. and the like) and the like. The silver component may becontained in a surface part of the first layer, may be contained in amiddle part thereof, and may be dispersed over the whole first layer tobe contained therein.

From the viewpoint of effectively enhancing the heat shieldingproperties, it is preferred that the first layer be provided with alayer body and a film containing silver. In this case, the film (firstfilm) containing silver is arranged on a first surface side of the layerbody. A first film containing silver is arranged on a first surface sideof the layer body and a second film containing silver may be arranged ona second surface side opposite to the first surface of the layer body. Afilm (second film) containing silver may not be arranged on a secondsurface side opposite to the first surface of the layer body.

The content of silver in the first layer is appropriately adjusted inview of the visible light transmittance of laminated glass and the like.

For example, the film containing silver can be formed on the surface ofa layer body by sputtering or the like. Separately, materials for a filmcontaining silver are kneaded together with a material for a firstlayer, after which the kneaded product can be extruded into a film-likeshape to form a film containing silver.

It is preferred that each of the material for the first layer and thematerial for a layer body be constituted of a resin. Examples of thematerial for the layer body include a polyethylene terephthalate resin,polyethylene naphthalate resin, a polyvinyl acetal resin, anethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin, an ethylene-acryl copolymerresin, a polyurethane resin, a polyvinyl alcohol resin, a polyolefinresin, a polyvinyl chloride resin, a polyimide resin, and the like.

It is preferred that the film (first film) containing silver be arrangedon a first surface side of the layer body. The second layer may bearranged on a surface of the film containing silver. The film containingsilver and the second layer may be in contact with each other.

When the interlayer film is provided with the third layer, the layerbody and the third layer may be in contact with each other. The secondfilm containing silver and the third layer may be in contact with eachother.

It is preferred that the second layer contain no chlorine atom or have acontent of the chlorine atom of 150 ppm or less. From the viewpoint offurther suppressing white cloudiness, it is good to make the content ofthe chlorine atom in the second layer smaller. The content of thechlorine atom in the second layer is more preferably 100 ppm or less,further preferably 50 ppm or less, especially preferably 30 ppm or less,and most preferably 15 ppm or less. On the other hand, when the secondlayer contains a larger amount of chlorine atoms, an inhibitory effecton white cloudiness exerted by using a compound having a group in whicha carbon atom, an oxygen atom, or a hydrogen atom is bonded to anitrogen atom is further effectively attained. In the present invention,even when the content of chlorine atom(s) other than a chlorine atom inan ultraviolet ray screening agent contained in the second layer is 1ppm or more, is 5 ppm or more, is 10 ppm or more, and is more than 15ppm, white cloudiness can be suppressed.

It is preferred that the second layer contain an ultraviolet rayscreening agent. It is preferred that the second layer contain nochlorine atom other than a chlorine atom in the ultraviolet rayscreening agent or contain 100 ppm or less of chlorine atom(s) otherthan the chlorine atom in the ultraviolet ray screening agent. That is,it is preferred that, when the ultraviolet ray screening agent in thesecond layer contains no chlorine atom, the second layer contain nochlorine atom or contain a chlorine atom in a content of 100 ppm orless, and when the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the second layercontains a chlorine atom, the second layer contain no chlorine atomother than the chlorine atom in the ultraviolet ray screening agent orcontain 100 ppm or less of chlorine atom(s) other than the chlorine atomin the ultraviolet ray screening agent. In this connection, theultraviolet ray screening agent may contain a chlorine atom and maycontain no chlorine atom. The ultraviolet ray screening agent in thesecond layer contains no chlorine atom or contains a chlorine atom. Whenan ultraviolet ray screening agent having a chlorine atom is used, thechlorine atom does not largely affect white cloudiness because thechlorine atom is strongly bonded to the ultraviolet ray screening agentin the chemical structure thereof. From the viewpoint of furthersuppressing white cloudiness, it is good to make the content of thechlorine atom(s) other than the chlorine atom in the ultraviolet rayscreening agent contained in the second layer smaller. The content ofthe chlorine atom(s) other than the chlorine atom in the ultraviolet rayscreening agent contained in the second layer is more preferably 50 ppmor less, further preferably 30 ppm or less, and still further preferably15 ppm or less. On the other hand, when the second layer contains alarger amount of chlorine atom(s) other than the chlorine atom in theultraviolet ray screening agent, an inhibitory effect on whitecloudiness exerted by using a compound having a group in which a carbonatom, an oxygen atom, or a hydrogen atom is bonded to nitrogen atom isfurther effectively attained. In the present invention, even when thecontent of chlorine atom(s) other than a chlorine atom in an ultravioletray screening agent contained in the second layer is 1 ppm or more, is 5ppm or more, is 10 ppm or more, and is more than 15 ppm, whitecloudiness can be suppressed.

Moreover, in the second layer, the content of the chlorine atomcontained as elemental chlorine or contained as a chlorine atom in acompound with a molecular weight of 250 or less is preferably 100 ppm orless, more preferably ppm or less, further preferably 30 ppm or less,and still further preferably 15 ppm or less. The content of such achlorine atom may be 1 ppm or more, may be 5 ppm or more, may be 10 ppmor more, and may be more than 15 ppm.

The content of the chlorine atom in the second layer can be measuredwith the use of an automatic combustion halogen/sulfur analyzing system(“SQ-1 type/HSU-35 type” available from ANATEC YANACO CORPORATION,“ICS-2000 type” available from Thermo Fisher Scientific K.K.). Moreover,the content of the chlorine atom in each of the first layer other thanthe second layer and the whole interlayer film can also be measured inthe same way.

It is preferred that the first layer contain an ultraviolet rayscreening agent. From the viewpoint of further suppressing whitecloudiness, it is preferred that, when the ultraviolet ray screeningagent in the first layer contains no chlorine atom, the first layercontain no chlorine atom or contain a chlorine atom in a content of 100ppm or less (more preferably 50 ppm or less, further preferably 30 ppmor less, and still further preferably 15 ppm or less), and when theultraviolet ray screening agent in the first layer contains a chlorineatom, the first layer contain no chlorine atom other than the chlorineatom in the ultraviolet ray screening agent or contain chlorine atom(s)in a content of 100 ppm or less (more preferably 50 ppm or less, furtherpreferably 30 ppm or less, and still further preferably 15 ppm or less)as chlorine atom(s) other than the chlorine atom in the ultraviolet rayscreening agent. The ultraviolet ray screening agent in the first layercontains no chlorine atom or contains a chlorine atom. The content ofsuch a chlorine atom may be 1 ppm or more, may be 5 ppm or more, may be10 ppm or more, and may be more than 15 ppm.

When the interlayer film is provided with the third layer, it ispreferred that the third layer contain an ultraviolet ray screeningagent. From the viewpoint of further suppressing white cloudiness, it ispreferred that, when the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the thirdlayer contains no chlorine atom, the third layer contain no chlorineatom or contain a chlorine atom in a content of 100 ppm or less (morepreferably 50 ppm or less, further preferably 30 ppm or less, and stillfurther preferably 15 ppm or less), and when the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the third layer contains a chlorine atom, the thirdlayer contain no chlorine atom other than the chlorine atom in theultraviolet ray screening agent or contain chlorine atom(s) in a contentof 100 ppm or less (more preferably 50 ppm or less, further preferably30 ppm or less, and still further preferably 15 ppm or less) as chlorineatom(s) other than the chlorine atom in the ultraviolet ray screeningagent. The ultraviolet ray screening agent in the third layer containsno chlorine atom or contains a chlorine atom. The content of such achlorine atom may be 1 ppm or more, may be 5 ppm or more, may be 10 ppmor more, and may be more than 15 ppm.

In this connection, at the time of producing a polyvinyl acetal resin tobe used, the polyvinyl acetal resin can be washed plural times with anexcess amount of ion-exchanged water to lower the content of thechlorine atom in the second layer. The amount of ion-exchanged waterused or the number of times of washing can be increased to lower thecontent of the chlorine atom in the second layer.

Moreover, when the first layer and the third layer contain athermoplastic resin, the thermoplastic resin can be washed plural timeswith an excess amount of ion-exchanged water to lower the content of thechlorine atom in the respective layers. The amount of ion-exchangedwater used or the number of times of washing can be increased to lowerthe content of the chlorine atom in the first layer and the third layer.

From the viewpoint of effectively enhancing the heat shieldingproperties and the penetration resistance, the thickness of the firstlayer is preferably 20 μm or more and more preferably 30 μm or more andis preferably 200 μm or less and more preferably 150 μm or less.

From the viewpoint of effectively enhancing the adhesivity and thepenetration resistance, the thickness of each of the second layer andthe third layer is preferably 200 μm or more and more preferably 300 μmor more and is preferably 900 μm or less and more preferably 850 μm orless.

The thickness of the interlayer film is not particularly limited. Fromthe viewpoint of the practical aspect and the viewpoint of sufficientlyenhancing the heat shielding properties, the thickness of the interlayerfilm is preferably 0.1 mm or more and more preferably 0.25 mm or moreand is preferably 3 mm or less and more preferably 1.5 mm or less. Whenthe thickness of the interlayer film is the above lower limit or more,the penetration resistance of laminated glass is enhanced. When thethickness of the interlayer film is the above upper limit or less, thetransparency of the interlayer film is further improved.

From the viewpoint of obtaining laminated glass further excellent intransparency, the visible light transmittance of laminated glass ispreferably 60% or more, more preferably 65% or more, and furtherpreferably 70% or more. The visible light transmittance of laminatedglass can be measured in accordance with JIS R3211 (1998). The visiblelight transmittance of laminated glass obtained by sandwiching theinterlayer film for laminated glass according to the present inventionbetween two sheets of green glass with a thickness of 2 mm in accordancewith JIS R3208 is preferably 60% or more, more preferably 65% or more,and further preferably 70% or more.

A sound-insulating interlayer film that includes a second layer may bearranged on a first surface side of a first layer containing silver. Asecond layer positioned at a first surface side of a first layercontaining silver may be a sound insulating layer and an additionallayer positioned at a first surface side of a first layer containingsilver may be a sound insulating layer. A sound-insulating interlayerfilm that includes a third layer may be arranged on a second surfaceside of a first layer containing silver. A third layer positioned at asecond surface side of a first layer containing silver may be a soundinsulating layer and an additional layer positioned at a second surfaceside of a first layer containing silver may be a sound insulating layer.The sound-insulating interlayer film may be a multilayer interlayerfilm.

Hereinafter, other details of each layer of the interlayer film will bedescribed.

(Thermoplastic Resin)

The first layer may contain a thermoplastic resin. The second layercontains a polyvinyl acetal resin. It is preferred that the third layercontain a thermoplastic resin. As the thermoplastic resin, aconventionally known thermoplastic resin can be used, One kind of thethermoplastic resin may be used alone, and two or more kinds thereof maybe used in combination.

Examples of the thermoplastic resin include a polyvinyl acetal resin, anethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin, an ethylene-acrylic acidcopolymer resin, a polyurethane resin, a polyvinyl alcohol resin, andthe like. Thermoplastic resins other than these may be used.

It is preferred that the thermoplastic resin be a polyvinyl acetalresin. By using a polyvinyl acetal resin and a plasticizer together, theadhesive force of the interlayer film according to the present inventionto a lamination glass member or another interlayer film is furtherenhanced.

For example, the polyvinyl acetal resin can be produced by acetalizingpolyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with an aldehyde. It is preferred that thepolyvinyl acetal resin be an acetalized product of polyvinyl alcohol.For example, the polyvinyl alcohol can be produced by saponifyingpolyvinyl acetate. The saponification degree of the polyvinyl alcoholgenerally lies within the range of 70 to 99.9% by mole.

The average polymerization degree of the polyvinyl alcohol is preferably200 or more, more preferably 500 or more, even more preferably 1500 ormore, further preferably 1600 or more, especially preferably 2600 ormore, most preferably 2700 or more, and preferably 5000 or less, morepreferably 4000 or less and further preferably 3500 or less. When theaverage polymerization degree is the above lower limit or more, thepenetration resistance of laminated glass is further enhanced. When theaverage polymerization degree is the above upper limit or less,formation of an interlayer film is facilitated.

The average polymerization degree of the polyvinyl alcohol is determinedby a method in accordance with JIS K6726 “Testing methods for polyvinylalcohol”.

The number of carbon atoms of the acetal group contained in thepolyvinyl acetal resin is not particularly limited. It is preferred thatthe number of carbon atoms of the acetal group in the polyvinyl acetalresin fall within the range of 3 to 5 and it is more preferred that thenumber of carbon atoms of the acetal group be 3 or 4. When the number ofcarbon atoms of the acetal group in the polyvinyl acetal resin is 3 ormore, the glass transits on temperature of the interlayer film issufficiently lowered.

The aldehyde is not particularly limited. In general, an aldehyde with 1to 10 carbon atoms is suitably used. Examples of the aldehyde with 1 to10 carbon atoms include propionaldehyde, n-butyraldehyde,isobutyraldehyde, n-valeraldehyde, 2-ethylbutyraldehyde,n-hexylaldehyde, n-octylaldehyde, n-nonylaldehyde, n-decylaldehyde,formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzaldehyde, and the like. Propionaldehyde,n-butyraldehyde, isobutyraldehyde, n-hexylaldehyde, or n-valeraldehydeis preferred, propionaldehyde, n-butyraldehyde, or isobutyraldehyde ismore preferred, and n-butyraldehyde is further preferred. One kind ofthe aldehyde may be used alone and two or more kinds thereof may be usedin combination.

The content of the hydroxyl group (the amount of hydroxyl groups) of thepolyvinyl acetal resin is preferably 15% by mole or more, morepreferably 18% by mole or more, and preferably 40% by mole or less, andmore preferably 35% by mole or less. When the content of the hydroxylgroup is the above lower limit or more, the adhesive force of theinterlayer film is further enhanced. Moreover, when the content of thehydroxyl group is the above upper limit or less, the flexibility of theinterlayer film is enhanced and the handling of the interlayer film isfacilitated.

The content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin is amole fraction, represented in percentage, obtained by dividing theamount of ethylene groups to which the hydroxyl group is bonded by thetotal amount of ethylene groups in the main chain. For example, theamount of ethylene groups to which the hydroxyl group is bonded can bemeasured in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testing methods for polyvinylbutyral”.

The acetylation degree (the amount of acetyl groups) of the polyvinylacetal resin is preferably 0.1% by mole or more, more preferably 0.3% bymole or more, further preferably 0.5% by mole or more, and preferably30% by mole or less, more preferably 25% by mole or less, and furtherpreferably 20% by mole or less. When the acetylation degree is the abovelower limit or more, the compatibility between the polyvinyl acetalresin and a plasticizer is enhanced. When the acetylation degree is theabove upper limit or less, with regard to the interlayer film andlaminated glass, the moisture resistance thereof is enhanced.

The acetylation degree is a mole fraction, represented in percentage,obtained by dividing the amount of ethylene groups to which the acetylgroup is bonded by the total amount of ethylene groups in the mainchain. For example, the amount of ethylene groups to which the acetylgroup is bonded can be measured in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testingmethods for polyvinyl butyral”.

The acetalization degree of the polyvinyl acetal resin (thebutyralization degree in the case of a polyvinyl butyral resin) ispreferably 60% by mole or more, more preferably 63% by mole or more, andpreferably 85% by mole or less, more preferably 75% by mole or less, andfurther preferably 70% by mole or less. When the acetalization degree isthe above lower limit or more, the compatibility between the polyvinylacetal resin and a plasticizer is enhanced. When the acetalizationdegree is the above upper limit or less, the reaction time required forproducing the polyvinyl acetal resin is shortened.

The acetalization degree is a mole fraction, represented in percentage,obtained by dividing a value obtained by subtracting the amount ofethylene groups to which the hydroxyl group is bonded and the amount ofethylene groups to which the acetyl group is bonded from the totalamount of ethylene groups in the main chain by the total amount ofethylene groups in the main chain.

In this connection, it is preferred that the content of the hydroxylgroup (the amount of hydroxyl groups), the acetalization degree (thebutyralization degree) and the acetylation degree be calculated from theresults measured by a method in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testingmethods for polyvinyl butyral”. In this context, a method in accordancewith ASTM D1396-92 may be used. When the polyvinyl acetal resin is apolyvinyl butyral resin, it is preferred that the content of thehydroxyl group (the amount of hydroxyl groups), the acetalization degree(the butyralization degree), and the acetylation degree be calculatedfrom the results measured by a method in accordance with JIS K6728“Testing methods for polyvinyl butyral”.

(Plasticizer)

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the adhesive force of aninterlayer film, it is preferred that the interlayer film contain aplasticizer, it is preferred that the second layer contain aplasticizer, and it is preferred that the third layer contain aplasticizer. When the thermoplastic resin contained in the respectivelayers is a polyvinyl acetal resin, it is especially preferred that therespective layers contain a plasticizer. It is preferred that a layercontaining a polyvinyl acetal resin contain a plasticizer.

The plasticizer is not particularly limited. As the plasticizer, aconventionally known plasticizer can be used. One kind of theplasticizer may be used alone and two or more kinds thereof may be usedin combination.

Examples of the plasticizer include organic ester plasticizers such as amonobasic organic acid ester and a polybasic organic acid ester, organicphosphate plasticizers such as an organic phosphate plasticizer and anorganic phosphite plasticizer, and the like. Organic ester plasticizersare preferred. It is preferred that the plasticizer be a liquidplasticizer.

The monobasic organic acid ester is not particularly limited, andexamples thereof include a glycol ester obtained by the reaction of aglycol with a monobasic organic acid, an ester of triethylene glycol ortripropylene glycol with a monobasic organic acid, and the like.Examples of the glycol include triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol,tripropylene glycol, and the Examples of the monobasic organic acidinclude butyric acid, isobutyric acid, caproic acid, 2-ethylbutyricacid, heptanoic acid, n-octylic acid, 2-ethylhexanoic acid, n-nonylicacid, decanoic acid, and the like.

The polybasic organic acid ester is not particularly limited, andexamples thereof include an ester compound of a polybasic organic acidwith an alcohol having a linear or branched structure of 4 to 8 carbonatoms. Examples of the polybasic organic acid include adipic acid,sebacic acid, azelaic acid, and the like.

Examples of the organic ester plasticizer include triethylene glycoldi-2-ethylpropanoate, triethylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate, triethyleneglycol di-2-ethylhexanoate, triethylene glycol dicaprylate, triethyleneglycol di-n-octanoate, triethylene glycol di-n-heptanoate, tetraethyleneglycol di-n-heptanoate, dibutyl sebacate, dioctyl azelate, dibutylcarbitol adipate, ethylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate, 1,3-propyleneglycol di-2-ethylbutyrate, 1,4-butylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate,diethylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate, diethylene glycoldi-2-ethylhexanoate, dipropylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate, triethyleneglycol di-2-ethylpentanoate, tetraethylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate,diethylene glycol dicaprylate, dihexyl adipate, dioctyl adipate, hexylcyclohexyl adipate, a mixture of heptyl adipate and nonyl adipate,diisononyl adipate, diisodecyl adipate, heptyl nonyl adipate, dibutylsebacate, oil-modified sebacic alkyds, a mixture of a phosphoric acidester and an adipic acid ester, and the like. Organic ester plasticizersother than these may be used.

The organic phosphate plasticizer is not particularly limited, andexamples thereof include tributoxyethyl phosphate, isodecyl phenylphosphate, triisopropyl phosphate, and the like.

It is preferred that the plasticizer be a diester plasticizerrepresented by the following formula (1).

In the foregoing formula (1), R1 and R2 each represent an organic groupwith 5 to 10 carbon atoms, R3 represents an ethylene group, anisopropylene group, or an n-propylene group, and p represents an integerof 3 to 10. It is preferred that R1 and R2 in the foregoing formula (1)each be an organic group with 6 to 10 carbon atoms.

It is preferred that the plasticizer include triethylene glycoldi-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO) or triethylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate (3GH)and it is more preferred that the plasticizer include triethylene glycoldi-2-ethylhexanoate.

The content of the plasticizer is not particularly limited. In therespective layers, the content of the plasticizer is preferably 25 partsby weight or more and more preferably 30 parts by weight or more and ispreferably 100 parts by weight or less, more preferably 60 parts byweight or less, and further preferably 50 parts by weight or lessrelative to 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin or 100 partsby weight of the polyvinyl acetal resin. When the content of theplasticizer is the above lower limit or more, the penetration resistanceof laminated glass is further enhanced. When the content of theplasticizer is the above upper limit or less, the transparency of theinterlayer film is further enhanced.

(Heat Shielding Compound)

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding properties,it is preferred that the interlayer film contain a heat shieldingcompound, it is preferred that the second layer contain a heat shieldingcompound, and it is preferred that the third layer contain a heatshielding compound. One kind of the heat shielding compound may be usedalone and two or more kinds thereof may be used in combination.

It is preferred that the heat shielding compound be constituted of atleast one kind of Ingredient X among a phthalocyanine compound, anaphthalocyanine compound, and an anthracyanine compound or beconstituted of heat shielding particles. In this case, the heatshielding compound may be constituted of both of the Ingredient X andthe heat shielding particles.

Ingredient X:

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain at least one kind ofIngredient X among a phthalocyanine compound, a naphthalocyaninecompound, and an anthracyanine compound. From the viewpoint of furtherenhancing the heat shielding properties, it is preferred that the secondlayer contain the Ingredient X and it is preferred that the third layercontain the Ingredient X. The first layer may contain the heat shieldingparticles. The Ingredient X is a heat shielding compound. One kind ofthe Ingredient X may be used alone, and two or more kinds thereof may beused in combination.

The Ingredient X is not particularly limited. As the Ingredient X,conventionally known phthalocyanine compound, naphthalocyanine compoundand anthracyanine compound can be used.

Examples of the Ingredient X include phthalocyanine, a derivative ofphthalocyanine, naphthalocyanine, a derivative of naphthalocyanine,anthracyanine, and a derivative of anthracyanine, and the like. It ispreferred that each of the phthalocyanine compound and the derivative ofphthalocyanine have a phthalocyanine skeleton. It is preferred that eachof the naphthalocyanine compound and the derivative of naphthalocyaninehave a naphthalocyanine skeleton. It is preferred that each of theanthracyanine compound and the derivative of anthracyanine have ananthracyanine skeleton.

With regard to the interlayer film and laminated glass, from theviewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding properties thereof, itis preferred that the Ingredient X be at least one kind selected fromthe group consisting of phthalocyanine, a derivative of phthalocyanine,naphthalocyanine and a derivative of naphthalocyanine, and it is morepreferred that the Ingredient X be at least one kind amongphthalocyanine and a derivative of phthalocyanine.

From the viewpoints of effectively enhancing the heat shieldingproperties and maintaining the visible light transmittance at a higherlevel over a long period of time, it is preferred that the Ingredient Xcontain vanadium atoms or copper atoms. It is preferred that theIngredient X contain vanadium atoms and it is also preferred that theIngredient X contain copper atoms. It is more preferred that theIngredient X be at least one kind among phthalocyanine containingvanadium atoms or copper atoms and a derivative of phthalocyaninecontaining vanadium atoms or copper atoms. With regard to the interlayerfilm and laminated glass, from the viewpoint of still further enhancingthe heat shielding properties thereof, it is preferred that theIngredient X have a structural unit in which an oxygen atom is bonded toa vanadium atom.

In 100% by weight of the interlayer film or in 100% by weight of a layercontaining the Ingredient X (a first layer, a second layer or a thirdlayer), the content of the Ingredient X is preferably 0.001% by weightor more, more preferably 0.005% by weight or more, further preferably0.01% by weight or more, and especially preferably 0.02% by weight ormore and is preferably 0.2% by weight or less, more preferably 0.1% byweight or less, further preferably 0.05% by weight or less, andespecially preferably 0.04% by weight or less. When the content of theIngredient X is the above lower limit or more and the above upper limitor less, the heat shielding properties are sufficiently enhanced and thevisible light transmittance is sufficiently enhanced. For example, it ispossible to make the visible light transmittance 70% or more.

Heat Shielding Particles:

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding properties,it is preferred that the interlayer film contain heat shieldingparticles, it is preferred that the second layer contain the heatshielding particles, and it is preferred that the third layer containthe heat shielding particles. The first layer may contain the heatshielding particles. The heat shielding particle is of a heat shieldingcompound. By the use of heat shielding particles, infrared rays (heatrays) can be effectively cut off. One kind of the heat shieldingparticles may be used alone and two more kinds thereof may be used incombination.

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding properties oflaminated glass, it is more preferred that the heat shielding particlesbe metal oxide particles. It is preferred that the heat shieldingparticle be a particle (a metal oxide particle) formed from an oxide ofa metal.

The energy amount of an infrared ray with a wavelength of 780 nm orlonger which is longer than that of visible light is small as comparedwith an ultraviolet ray. However, the thermal action of infrared rays islarge, and when infrared rays are absorbed into a substance, heat isreleased from the substance. As such, infrared rays are generally calledheat rays. By the use of the heat shielding particles, infrared rays(heat rays) can be effectively cut off. In this connection, the heatshielding particle means a particle capable of absorbing infrared rays.

Specific examples of the heat shielding particles include metal oxideparticles such as aluminum-doped tin oxide particles, indium-doped tinoxide particles, antimony-doped oxide particles (ATO particles),gallium-doped zinc oxide particles (GZO particles), indium-doped zincoxide particles (IZO particles), aluminum-doped zinc oxide particles(AZO particles), niobium-doped titanium oxide particles, sodium-dopedtungsten oxide particles, cesium-doped tungsten oxide particles,thallium-doped tungsten oxide particles, rubidium-doped tungsten oxideparticles, tin-doped indium oxide particles (ITO particles), tin-dopedzinc oxide particles and silicon-doped zinc oxide particles, lanthanumhexaboride (LaB₆) particles, and the like. Heat shielding particlesother than these may be used. Since the heat ray shielding function ishigh, preferred are metal oxide particles, more preferred are ATOparticles, GZO particles, IZO particles, ITO particles or tungsten oxideparticles, and especially preferred are ITO particles or tungsten oxideparticles. In particular, since the heat ray shielding function is highand the particles are readily available, preferred are tin-doped indiumoxide particles (ITO particles), and also preferred are tungsten oxideparticles.

With regard to the interlayer film and laminated glass, from theviewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding properties thereof, itis preferred that the tungsten oxide particles be metal-doped tungstenoxide Examples of the “tungsten oxide particles” include metal-dopedtungsten oxide particles. Specifically, examples of the metal-dopedtungsten oxide particles include sodium-doped tungsten oxide particles,cesium-doped tungsten oxide particles, thallium-doped tungsten oxideparticles, rubidium-doped tungsten oxide particles, and the like.

With regard to the interlayer film and laminated glass, from theviewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding properties thereof,cesium-doped tungsten oxide particles are especially preferred. Withregard to the interlayer film and laminated glass, from the viewpoint ofstill further enhancing the heat shielding properties thereof, it ispreferred that the cesium-doped tungsten oxide particles be tungstenoxide particles represented by the formula: Cs_(0.33)WO₃.

The average particle diameter of the heat shielding particles ispreferably 0.01 μm or more, more preferably 0.02 μm or more, andpreferably 0.1 μm or less and more preferably 0.05 μm or less. When theaverage particle diameter is the above lower limit or more, the heat rayshielding properties are sufficiently enhanced. When the averageparticle diameter is the above upper limit or less, the dispersibilityof heat shielding particles is enhanced.

The “average particle diameter” refers to the volume average particlediameter. The average particle diameter can be measured using a particlesize distribution measuring apparatus (“UPA-EX150” available fromNIKKISO CO., LTD.), or the like.

In 100% by weight of the interlayer film or in 100% by weight of a layercontaining the heat shielding particles (a first layer, a second layer,or a third layer), the content of the heat shielding particles ispreferably 0.01% by weight or more, more preferably 0.1% by weight ormore, further preferably 1% by weight or more, and especially preferably1.5% by weight or more and is preferably 6% by weight or less, morepreferably 5.5% by weight or less, further preferably 4% by weight orless, especially preferably 3.5% by weight or less, and most preferably3% by weight or less. When the content of the heat shielding particlesis the above lower limit or more and the above upper limit or less, theheat shielding properties are sufficiently enhanced and the visiblelight transmittance is sufficiently enhanced.

(Metal Salt)

From the viewpoint of controlling the adhesive force within asatisfactory range, it is preferred that the interlayer film contain atleast one kind of metal salt (hereinafter, sometimes described as Metalsalt M) among an alkali metal salt, an alkaline earth metal salt, and amagnesium salt. From the viewpoint of controlling the adhesive forcewithin a satisfactory range, it is preferred that the second layercontain the Metal salt M and it is preferred that the third layercontain the Metal salt M. The first layer may contain the Metal salt M.By the use of the Metal salt M, controlling the adhesivity between theinterlayer film and a glass plate or the adhesivity between respectivelayers in the interlayer film is facilitated. One kind of the Metal saltM may be used alone, and two or more kinds thereof may be used incombination.

It is preferred that the Metal salt M contain at least one kind of metalselected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg, Ca, Sr, andBa. It is preferred that the metal salt contained in the interlayer filmcontain at least one kind of metal between K and Mg.

Moreover, it is more preferred that the Metal salt M be an alkali metalsalt of an organic acid with 2 to 16 carbon atoms, an alkaline earthmetal salt of an organic acid with 2 to 16 carbon atoms, and a magnesiumsalt of an organic acid with 2 to 16 carbon atoms, and it is furtherpreferred that the Metal salt M be a magnesium carboxylate with 2 to 16carbon atoms or a potassium carboxylate with 2 to 16 carbon atoms.

Although the magnesium carboxylate with 2 to 16 carbon atoms and thepotassium carboxylate with 2 to 16 carbon atoms are not particularlylimited, examples thereof include magnesium acetate, potassium acetate,magnesium propionate, potassium propionate, magnesium 2-ethylbutyrate,potassium 2-ethylbutanoate, magnesium 2-ethylhexanoate, potassium2-ethylhexanoate, and the like.

The total of the contents of Mg and K in a layer containing the Metalsalt M (a first layer, a second layer, or a third layer) is preferably 5ppm or more, more preferably 10 ppm or more, further preferably 20 ppmor more, and preferably 300 ppm or less, more preferably 250 ppm orless, and further preferably 200 ppm or less. When the total of thecontents of Mg and K is the above lower limit or more and the aboveupper limit or less, the adhesivity between the interlayer film and aglass plate or the adhesivity between respective layers in theinterlayer film can be further well controlled.

(Compound Having Group in which Carbon Atom, Oxygen Atom, or HydrogenAtom is Bonded to Nitrogen Atom)

The interlayer film contains a compound having a group in which a carbonatom, an oxygen atom, or a hydrogen atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom(hereinafter, sometimes abbreviated as a Compound Y′). In the presentinvention, the Compound Y° is a compound having a piperidine structureor is a hindered amine light stabilizer. Among the respective kinds ofthe Compound Y′, a Compound Y° being a compound having a piperidinestructure or being a hindered amine light stabilizer is sometimesabbreviated as a Compound Y. The first layer may contain the Compound Y.The second layer contains the Compound Y. It is preferred that the thirdlayer contain the Compound Y. One kind of the Compound Y may be usedalone, and two or more kinds thereof may be used in combination. Whenthe Compound Y′ is a compound having a piperidine structure or when ahindered amine light stabilizer is used as the Compound Y′, whitecloudiness can be effectively suppressed.

From the viewpoint of effectively suppressing white cloudiness, it ispreferred that the Compound Y be a compound having a group in which acarbon atom, an oxygen atom, or a hydrogen atom is bonded to a nitrogenatom of the piperidine structure.

It is preferred that the Compound Y be a compound in which a carbon atom(preferably an alkyl group) is bonded to a nitrogen atom of thepiperidine structure, it is also preferred that the Compound Y be acompound in which an oxygen atom (preferably an alkoxy group) is bondedto a nitrogen atom of the piperidine structure, and it is also preferredthat the Compound Y be a compound in which a hydrogen atom is bonded toa nitrogen atom of the piperidine structure.

Examples of the compound in which a carbon atom (preferably an alkylgroup) is bonded to a nitrogen atom of the piperidine structure includeTinuvin 765, Tinuvin 144, Tinuvin 723, Tinuvin 622SF, ADK STAB LA-52,and the like.

Examples of the compound in which an oxygen atom (preferably an alkoxygroup) is bonded to a nitrogen atom of the piperidine structure includeTinuvin NOR371, Tinuvin XT850FF, Tinuvin XT855FF, ADK STAB LA-81, andthe like.

Examples of the compound in which a hydrogen atom is bonded to anitrogen atom of the piperidine structure include Tinuvin 770DF,Hostavin N24, and the like.

From the viewpoint of effectively suppressing white cloudiness, themolecular weight of the Compound Y is preferably 2000 or less, morepreferably 1000 or less, and further preferably 700 or less.

From the viewpoint of further suppressing white cloudiness, in 100% byweight of a layer containing the Compound Y (a first layer, a secondlayer, or a third layer), the content of the Compound Y is preferably0.003% by weight or more, more preferably 0.01% by weight or more,further preferably 0.015% by weight or more, and especially preferably0.05% by weight or more and is preferably 0.5% by weight or less andmore preferably 0.3% by weight or less.

(Ultraviolet Ray Screening Agent)

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain an ultraviolet rayscreening agent. It is preferred that the first layer contain anultraviolet ray screening agent. It is preferred that the second layercontain an ultraviolet ray screening agent. It is preferred that thethird layer contain an ultraviolet ray screening agent. One kind of theultraviolet ray screening agent may be used alone, and two or more kindsthereof may be used in combination. Examples of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent include an ultraviolet ray absorber. It is preferredthat the ultraviolet ray screening agent be an ultraviolet ray absorber.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent include an ultravioletray screening agent containing a metal atom, an ultraviolet rayscreening agent containing a metal oxide, an ultraviolet ray screeningagent having a benzotriazole structure (a benzotriazole compound), anultraviolet ray screening agent having a benzophenone structure (abenzophenone compound), an ultraviolet ray screening agent having atriazine structure (a triazine compound), an ultraviolet ray screeningagent having a malonic acid ester structure (a malonic acid estercompound), an ultraviolet ray screening agent having an oxanilidestructure (an oxanilide compound), an ultraviolet ray screening agenthaving a benzoate structure (a benzoate compound), and the like.

In this connection, in the present invention, a hindered amine lightstabilizer is not categorized as the ultraviolet ray screening agent.

From the viewpoint of further suppressing the lowering in visible lighttransmittance after the lapse of a certain period of time, in 100% byweight of the interlayer film or in 100% by weight of a layer containingthe ultraviolet ray screening agent (a first layer, a second layer or athird layer), the content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent ispreferably 0.1% by weight or more, more preferably 0.2% by weight ormore, further preferably 0.3% by weight or more, and especiallypreferably 0.5% by weight or more, and is preferably 2.5% by weight orless, more preferably 2% by weight or less, further preferably 1% byweight or less, and especially preferably 0.8% by weight or less. Inparticular, by setting the content of the ultraviolet ray screeningagent to be 0.2% by weight or more in 100% by weight of the interlayerfilm or in 100% by weight of a layer containing the ultraviolet rayscreening agent, with regard to the interlayer film and laminated glass,the lowering in visible light transmittance thereof after the lapse of acertain period of time can be significantly suppressed.

(Oxidation Inhibitor)

It is preferred that the interlayer film include an oxidation inhibitor.It is preferred that the first layer contain an oxidation inhibitor. Itis preferred that the second layer contain an oxidation inhibitor. It ispreferred that the third layer contain an oxidation inhibitor. One kindof the oxidation inhibitor may be used alone, and two or more kindsthereof may be used in combination.

Examples of the oxidation inhibitor include a phenol-based oxidationinhibitor, a sulfur-based oxidation inhibitor, a phosphorus-basedoxidation inhibitor, and the like. The phenol-based oxidation inhibitoris an oxidation inhibitor having a phenol skeleton. The sulfur-basedoxidation inhibitor is an oxidation inhibitor containing a sulfur atom.The phosphorus-based oxidation inhibitor is an oxidation inhibitorcontaining a phosphorus atom.

It is preferred that the oxidation inhibitor be a phenol-based oxidationinhibitor or a phosphorus-based oxidation inhibitor.

Examples of the phenol-based oxidation inhibitor include2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol (BHT), butyl hydroxyanisole (BHA),2,6-di-t-butyl-4-ethylphenol, stearylβ-(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate,2,2′-methylenebis-(4-methyl-6-butylphenol),2,2′-methylenebis-(4-ethyl-6-t-butylphenol),4,4′-butylidene-bis-(3-methyl-6-t-butylphenol),1,1,3-tris-(2-methyl-hydroxy-5-t-butylphenyl)butane,tetrakis[methylene-3-(3′,5′-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate]methane,1,3,3-tris-(2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-t-butylphenol)butane,1,3,5-trimethyl-2,4,6-tris(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)benzene,bis(3,3′-t-butylphenol)butyric acid glycol ester,bis(3-t-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylbenzenepropanoicacid)ethylenebis(oxyethylene), and the like. One kind or two or morekinds among these oxidation inhibitors are suitably used.

Examples of the phosphorus-based oxidation inhibitor include tridecylphosphite, tris(tridecyl) phosphite, triphenyl phosphite, trinonylphenylphosphite, bis(tridecyl)pentaerithritol diphosphite,bis(decyl)pentaerithritol diphosphite, tris(2,4-di-t-butylphenyl)phosphite, bis(2,4-di-t-butyl-6-methylphenyl)ethyl ester phosphorousacid, tris(2,4-di-t-butylphenyl) phosphite,2,2′-methylenebis(4,6-di-t-butyl-1-phenyloxy)(2-ethylhexyloxy)phosphorus,and the like. One kind or two or more kinds among these oxidationinhibitors are suitably used.

Examples of a commercial product of the oxidation inhibitor include“IRGANOX 245” available from BASF Japan Ltd., “IRGAFOS 168” availablefrom BASF Japan Ltd., “IRGAFOS 38” available from BASF Japan Ltd.,“Sumilizer BHT” available from Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., “IRGANOX1010” available from BASF Japan Ltd., and the like.

With regard to the interlayer film and laminated glass, in order tomaintain high visible light transmittance thereof over a long period oftime, it is preferred that the content of the oxidation inhibitor be0.03% by weight or more and it is more preferred that the contentthereof be 0.08% by weight in 100% by weight of the interlayer film orin 100% by weight of the layer containing the oxidation inhibitor (afirst layer, a second layer or a third layer). Moreover, since an effectcommensurate with the addition of an oxidation inhibitor is notattained, it is preferred that the content of the oxidation inhibitor be2% by weight or less in 100% by weight of the interlayer film or in 100%by weight of the layer containing the oxidation inhibitor.

(Other Ingredients)

Each of the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer maycontain additives such as a flame retardant, an antistatic agent, apigment, a dye, a moisture-resistance improving agent, a fluorescentbrightening agent, and an infrared ray absorber, as necessary. One kindof these additives may be used alone and two or more kinds thereof maybe used in combination.

(Laminated Glass)

FIG. 2 is a sectional view schematically showing an example of laminatedglass prepared with the interlayer film for laminated glass shown inFIG. 1.

The laminated glass 21 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an interlayerfilm 1, a first lamination glass member 31, and a second laminationglass member 32. The interlayer film 1 is arranged between the firstlamination glass member 31 and the second lamination glass member 32 tobe sandwiched therebetween. The first lamination glass member 31 isarranged on a first surface 1 a of the interlayer film 1 to be layeredthereon. The second lamination glass member 32 is arranged on a secondsurface 1 b opposite to the first surface 1 a of the interlayer film 1to be layered thereon. The first lamination glass member 31 is arrangedon an outer surface 12 a of a second layer 12 to be layered thereon. Thesecond lamination glass member 32 is arranged on an outer surface 13 aof a third layer 13 to be layered thereon.

Examples of the lamination glass member include a glass plate, a PET(polyethylene terephthalate) film, and the like. As the laminated glass,laminated glass in which an interlayer film is sandwiched between aglass plate and a PET film or the like, as well as laminated glass inwhich an interlayer film is sandwiched between two glass plates, isincluded. The laminated glass is a laminate provided with a glass plateand it is preferred that at least one glass plate be used. It ispreferred that each of the first lamination glass member and the secondlamination glass member be a glass plate or a PET (polyethyleneterephthalate) film and the interlayer film include at least one glassplate as the first lamination glass member or the second laminationglass member. It is especially preferred that both of the firstlamination glass member and the second lamination glass member be glassplates.

Examples of the glass plate include a sheet of inorganic glass and asheet of organic glass. Examples of the inorganic glass include floatplate glass, heat ray-absorbing plate glass, heat ray-reflecting plateglass, polished plate glass, figured glass, wired plate glass, greenglass, and the like. The organic glass is synthetic resin glasssubstituted for inorganic glass. Examples of the sheet of organic glassinclude a polycarbonate plate, a poly(meth)acrylic resin plate, and thelike. Examples of the poly(meth)acrylic resin plate include a polymethyl(meth)acrylate plate, and the like.

Although respective thicknesses of the first lamination glass member andthe second lamination glass member are not particularly limited, thethickness is preferably 1 mm or more and preferably 5 mm or less. Whenthe lamination glass member is a glass plate, the thickness of the glassplate is preferably 1 mm or more and preferably 5 mm or less. When thelamination glass member is a PET film, the thickness of the PET film ispreferably 0.03 mm or more and preferably 0.5 mm or less.

The method for producing the laminated glass is not particularlylimited. For example, the interlayer film is sandwiched between thefirst lamination glass member and the second lamination glass member,and then, passed through pressure rolls or subjected to decompressionsuction in a rubber bag. Therefore, the air remaining between the firstlamination glass member and the interlayer film and between the secondlamination glass member and the interlayer film is removed. Afterward,the members are preliminarily bonded together at about 70 to 110° C. toobtain a laminate. Next, by putting the laminate into an autoclave or bypressing the laminate, the members are press-bonded together at about120 to 150° C. and under a pressure of 1 to 1.5 MPa. In this way,laminated glass can be obtained.

The laminated glass can be used for automobiles, railway vehicles,aircraft, ships, buildings, and the like. It is preferred that thelaminated glass be laminated glass for building or for vehicles and itis more preferred that the laminated glass be laminated glass forvehicles. The laminated glass can also be used for applications otherthan these applications. The laminated glass can be used for awindshield, side glass, rear glass, or roof glass of an automobile, andthe like. Since the laminated glass is high in heat shielding propertiesand is high in visible light transmittance, the laminated glass issuitably used for automobiles.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail withreference to examples. The present invention is not limited only tothese examples.

As a first layer, the following film was prepared.

XIR (a resin film with metal foil, “XIR-75” available from SouthwallTechnologies Inc.); specifically, a resin film with metal foil of alayer body including a polyethylene terephthalate-made base material anda multilayer portion being arranged on the layer body and being composedof n layers of films containing silver and n+1 layers of metal oxidelayers which are alternately layered.

The following materials were used to form a second layer and a thirdlayer.

(Thermoplastic Resin)

PVB1 (a polyvinyl acetal resin, n-butyraldehyde which has 4 carbon atomswas used for the acetalization, the average polymerization degree ofpolyvinyl alcohol of 1700, the content of the hydroxyl group of 30.7% bymole, the acetalization degree of 68.5% by mole, the acetylation degreeof 0.8% by mole)

(Preparation of PVB1)

In a 2-m³ reactor fitted with a stirrer, 1700 kg of a 7.5% by weightaqueous solution of PVA (the polymerization degree of 1700, thesaponification degree of 99.2% by mole), 74.6 kg of n-butyraldehyde, and0.13 kg of 2,6-di-t-butyl-4-methylphenol were placed and the contentswere cooled to 14° C. To this, 99.44 L of hydrochloric acid with aconcentration of 20% by weight was added to initiate butyralizationreaction of PVA. The temperature rise was started at the end of 10minutes after the completion of adding, the temperature was made to riseto 65° C. over 90 minutes and the reaction was performed for another 120minutes. Afterward, the contents were cooled to room temperature and aprecipitated solid content was filtered off, and then, washed withion-exchanged water (as an example of the washing operation, a solidcontent was washed ten times with ion-exchanged water in an amount of 10times the weight of the solid content) (washing before neutralization).The amount of ion-exchanged water in a washing process for the PVB1 andthe number of times of washing were adjusted to regulate the removalratio of the chlorine atom left behind after the synthesis of the PVB1.Afterward, the solid content was neutralized thoroughly with the use ofa 0.3% by weight aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution, dehydrated, andthen, dried to obtain a PVB1.

With regard to the polyvinyl acetal resin, the acetalization degree (thebutyralization degree), the acetylation degree, and the content of thehydroxyl group were measured by a method in accordance with JIS K6728“Testing methods for polyvinyl butyral”. In this connection, even in thecases of being measured according to ASTM D1396-92, numerical similar tothose obtained by a method in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testing methodsfor polyvinyl butyral” were exhibited.

(Plasticizer)

3GO (triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate)

(Compound Y; a compound having a group in which a carbon atom, an oxygenatom, or a hydrogen atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom and having apiperidine structure or being a hindered amine light stabilizer)

Tinuvin 770DF (available from BASF Japan Ltd., N—H (hydrogen atom) type,the molecular weight of 481)

Tinuvin 765 (available from BASF Japan Ltd., N—C (alkyl group) type, themolecular weight of 509)

Tinuvin 144 (available from BASF Japan Ltd., N—C (alkyl group) type, themolecular weight of 685)

Tinuvin 123 (available from BASF Japan Ltd., N—C (alkyl group) type, themolecular weight of 737)

Tinuvin NOR371 (available from BASF Japan Ltd., N—C (alkoxy group) type,the molecular weight of 1000 or more)

Tinuvin XT850FF (available from BASF Japan Ltd., N—OR (alkoxy group)type, the molecular weight of 500 or more and 4000 or less)

(A substitute compound/a compound not corresponding to Compound Y; acompound not corresponding to a compound having a group in which acarbon atom, an oxygen atom, or a hydrogen atom is bonded to a nitrogenatom and having a piperidine structure or being a hindered amine lightstabilizer)

Tinuvin 326 (available from BASF Japan Ltd.,2-(5-chloro-2-benzotriazolyl)-6-tert-butyl-p-cresol)

Other Ingredients:

IRGANOX 1010 (available from BASF Japan Ltd.)

IRGANOX 1076 (available from BASF Japan Ltd.)

IRGANOX 245 (available from BASF Japan Ltd.)

ADK STAB AO-40 (available from ADEKA CORPORATION) (described as AO-40 inthe table)

BHT (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

A magnesium-containing mixture (magnesium acetate:magnesium2-ethylbutyrate=50% by weight:50% by weight)

Example 1

(1) Preparation of Composition for Forming Second Layer

To 100 parts by weight of PVB1, 40 parts by weight of 3GO, Tinuvin 770DFin an amount that the proportion thereof in the resulting second layerbecomes 0.0035% by weight, IRGANOX 1010 in an amount that the proportionthereof in the resulting second layer becomes 0.08% by weight, and amagnesium-containing mixture in an amount that the content of magnesiumin the resulting second layer becomes 60 ppm were added and thoroughlykneaded with a mixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a secondlayer.

The composition obtained was extruded by an extruder to obtain asingle-layered second layer with a thickness of 380 μm.

(2) Preparation of Composition for Forming Third Layer

To 100 parts by weight of PVB1, 40 parts by weight of 3GO, amagnesium-containing mixture in an amount that the content of magnesiumin the resulting third layer becomes 60 ppm, and 0.08 parts by weight ofIRGANOX 1010 were added and thoroughly kneaded with a mixing roll toobtain a composition for forming a third layer.

The composition obtained was extruded by an extruder to obtain asingle-layered third layer with a thickness of 380 μm.

(3) Preparation of Interlayer Film

A film of XIR was used as a first layer and the first layer wassandwiched between the obtained second layer and the obtained thirdlayer to obtain an interlayer film. In this connection, on thisoccasion, the first layer was sandwiched so that the metal foil of XIRpositioned closer to the second layer than to the third layer.

(4) Preparation of Laminated Glass

The obtained interlayer film was cut into a size of 30 cm inlongitudinal length×30 cm in transversal length. Moreover, two sheets ofgreen glass (30 cm in longitudinal length×30 cm in transversal length×2mm in thickness) in accordance with JIS R3208 were prepared. Theobtained interlayer film was sandwiched between the two sheets of greenglass and held in place and pressed under vacuum for minutes at 90° C.with a vacuum laminator to obtain a laminate. With regard to thelaminate, interlayer film portions protruded from the glass plate werecut away to obtain a sheet of laminated glass.

Examples 2 to 19 and Comparative Examples 1, 2

An interlayer film and a sheet of laminated glass were obtained in thesame manner as that in Example 1 except that the kind and content ofeach ingredient contained in the second layer and the third layer werechanged to those listed in the following Tables 1 to 2.

In this connection, the amount of ion-exchanged water in a washingprocess for the PVB1 and the number of times of washing were adjusted tochange the removal ratio of the chlorine atom left behind after thesynthesis of the PVB1, and thus, the content of the chlorine atomcontained in the second layer was regulated.

In this connection, in all of Examples 2 to 19 and Comparative Examples1, 2, for each of the second layer and the third layer, amagnesium-containing mixture of the same composition as that in Example1 was blended in the same amount as that (the amount relative to thepolyvinyl acetal resin) in Example 1. In Tables 1 to 2, the descriptionof the magnesium concentration was omitted.

Example 20

An interlayer film was obtained in the same manner as that in Example 1except that the thickness of a second layer was changed to 760 μm.

Examples 21 TO 28

An interlayer film and a sheet of laminated glass were obtained in thesame manner as that in Example 1 except that the kind and content ofeach ingredient contained in the second layer and the third layer andthe thickness of the second layer were changed to those listed in thefollowing Table 3. In this connection, the amount of ion-exchanged waterin a washing process for the PVB1 and the number of times of washingwere adjusted to change the removal ratio of the chlorine atom leftbehind after the synthesis of the PVB1, and thus, the content of thechlorine atom contained in the second layer was regulated. In thisconnection, in all of Examples 21 to 28, for each of the second layerand the third layer, a magnesium-containing mixture of the samecomposition as that in Example 1 was blended in the same amount as that(the amount relative to the polyvinyl acetal resin) in Example 1. InTable 3, the description of the magnesium concentration was omitted.

(Evaluation)

(1) Measurement of Visible Light Transmittance (A Light Y Value, A-Y(380 to 780 nm))

With the use of a spectrophotometer (“U-4100” available from HitachiHigh-Technologies Corporation), the sheet of laminated glass obtainedwas measured for the visible light transmittance in the wavelength of380 to 780 nm in accordance with JIS R3211 (1988). In this connection,it is preferred that the visible light transmittance be 60% or more. Thevisible light transmittance was judged according to the followingcriteria. [Criteria for Judgment in Visible Light Transmittance]

◯: The visible light transmittance is 60% or more.

x: The visible light transmittance is less than 60%.

(2) Poor Appearance (White Cloudiness)

The sheet of laminated glass obtained was stored for 4 days under thecondition of 80° C. and a humidity of 90%. After the storage, the sheetof laminated glass was evaluated whether or not white cloudiness byaggregation was generated at the peripheral edge part thereof. The whitecloudiness was judged according to the following criteria. A square gridof 1 mm×1 mm in which 50% or more of the area thereof becomes white andcloudy was defined as a white cloudiness grid in which white cloudinessis generated.

[Criteria for Judgment in Poor Appearance (White Cloudiness)]

◯: No white cloudiness is generated, or white cloudiness is generated,and the largest length of a white cloudiness portion composed of whitecloudiness grids is less than 0.3 cm.

Δ: White cloudiness is generated, and the largest length of a whitecloudiness portion composed of white cloudiness grids is 0.3 cm or moreand less than 0.5 cm.

x: White cloudiness is generated, and the largest length of a whitecloudiness portion composed of white cloudiness grids is 0.5 cm or more.

(3) Measurement of Content of Chlorine Atom

With the use of an automatic combustion halogen/sulfur analyzing system(“SQ-1 type/HSU-35 type” available from ANATEC YANACO CORPORATION,“ICS-2000 type” available from Thermo Fisher Scientific K.K.), thecontent of the chlorine atom was measured.

The details and the results are shown in the following Tables 1 to 3.

TABLE 1 Example Example Example Example Example Example 1 2 3 4 5 6Second Pelyvinyl Kind PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 layer acetal resinParts by 100 100 100 100 100 100 weight Plasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO3GO 3GO Parts by 40 40 40 40 40 40 weight Oxidation Kind IRGANOX IRGANOXIRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX inhibitor 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010% by 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 weight Compound Y Kind TinuvinTinuvin Tinuvin Tinuvin Tinuvin Tinuvin or substitute 770DF 770DF 765765 765 144 compound % by 0.0035 0.5 0.0035 0.0035 0.5 0.5 weightContent of ppm 15 15 15 10 or 15 15 chlorine atom less Thickness μm 380380 380 380 380 380 First layer XIR XIR XIR XIR XIR XIR Third PolyvinylKind PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 layer acetal resin Parts by 100 100100 100 100 100 weight Plasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO Parts by40 40 40 40 40 40 weight Oxidation Kind IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOXIRGANOX IRGANOX inhibitor 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 % by 0.08 0.080.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 weight Evaluation Visible light ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯transmittance Poor appearance ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ (white cloudiness) ExampleExample Example Example Example 7 8 9 10 11 Second Pelyvinyl Kind PVB1PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB layer acetal resin Parts by 100 100 100 100 100weight Plasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO Parts by 40 40 40 40 40weight Oxidation Kind IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX inhibitor1010 1010 1010 1010 1010 % by 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 weight Compound YKind Tinuvin Tinuvin Tinuvin Tinuvin Tinuvin or substitute 123 123NOR371 XT850FF 765 compound % by 0.0035 0.5 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035 weightContent of ppm 15 15 15 15 50 chlorine atom Thickness μm 380 380 380 380380 First layer XIR XIR XIR XIR XIR Third Polyvinyl Kind PVB1 PVB1 PVB1PVB1 PVB layer acetal resin Parts by 100 100 100 100 100 weightPlasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO Parts by 40 40 40 40 40 weightOxidation Kind IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX inhibitor 10101010 1010 1010 1010 % by 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.08 weight EvaluationVisible light ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ transmittance Poor appearance ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ Δ (whitecloudiness)

TABLE 2 Example Example Example Example Example Example 12 13 14 15 1617 Second Polyvinyl Kind PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 layer acetalresin Parts by 100 100 100 100 100 100 weight Plasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO Parts by 40 40 40 40 40 40 weight Oxidation Kind IRGANOXIRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX inhibitor 1010 1010 1010 1076245 245 % by 0.08 0.4 0.035 0.08 0.035 0.4 weight Compound Y KindTinuvin Tinuvin Tinuvin Tinuvin Tinuvin Tinuvin or substitute 765 765765 765 765 765 compound % by 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035weight Content of ppm 30 15 15 15 15 15 chlorine atom Thickness μm 380380 380 380 380 380 First layer XIR XIR XIR XIR XIR XIR Third PolyvinylKind PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 layer acetal resin Parts by 100 100100 100 100 100 weight Plasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO Parts by40 40 40 40 40 40 weight Oxidation Kind IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOX IRGANOXIRGANOX IRGANOX inhibitor 1010 1010 1010 1076 245 245 % by 0.08 0.40.035 0.08 0.035 0.4 weight Evaluation Visible light ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯transmittance Poor appearance Δ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ (white cloudiness) ExampleExample Example Comparative Comparative 18 19 20 Example 1 Example 2Second Polyvinyl Kind PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 layer acetal resin Partsby 100 100 100 100 100 weight Plasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO Partsby 40 40 40 40 40 weight Oxidation Kind AO-40 AO-40 IRGANOX BHT BHTinhibitor 1010 % by 0.035 0.4 0.08 0.15 0.15 weight Compound Y KindTinuvin Tinuvin Tinuvin — Tinuvin or substitute 765 765 765 326 compound% by 0.0035 0.0035 0.0035 — 0.15 weight Content of ppm 15 15 15 15 15chlorine atom Thickness μm 380 380 760 First layer XIR XIR XIR XIR XIRThird Polyvinyl Kind PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 layer acetal resin Partsby 100 100 100 100 100 weight Plasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO Partsby 40 40 40 40 40 weight Oxidation Kind AO-40 AO-40 IRGANOX BHT BHTinhibitor 1010 % by 0.035 0.4 0.08 0.15 0.15 weight Evaluation Visiblelight ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ transmittance Poor appearance ◯ ◯ ◯ X X (whitecloudiness)

TABLE 3 Example Example Example Example 21 22 23 24 Second PolyvinylKind PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 layer acetal resin Parts by 100 100 100 100weight Plasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO Parts by 40 40 40 40 weightOxidation Kind IRGANOX1010 IRGANOX1010 BHT BHT inhibitor % by 0.08 0.080.15 0.15 weight Compound Y Kind Tinvin765 Tinuvin765 Tinuvin765Tinuvin765 or substitute % by 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 compound weightContent of ppm 15 30 15 15 chlorine atom Thickness μm 380 380 380 150First layer XIR XIR XIR XIR Third Polyvinyl Kind PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1layer acetal resin Parts by 100 100 100 100 weight Plasticizer Kind 3GO3GO 3GO 3GO Parts by 40 40 40 40 weight Oxidation Kind IRGANOX1010IRGANOX1010 BHT BHT inhibitor % by 0.08 0.08 0.15 0.15 weight Evaluationvisible light ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ transmittance Poor appearance ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ (whitecloudiness) Example Example Example Example 25 26 97 28 Second PolyvinylKind PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 layer acetal resin Parts by 100 100 100 100weight Plasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO Parts by 40 40 40 40 weightOxidation Kind BHT BHT BHT IRGANOX1010 inhibitor % by 0.15 0.15 0.150.15 weight Compound Y Kind Tinuvin765 Tinuvin765 Tinuvin123 Tinuvin765or substitute % by 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015 compound weight Content ofppm 15 15 15 1.5 chlorine atom Thickness μm 760 1000 760 150 First layerXIR XIR XIR XIR Third Polyvinyl Kind PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 PVB1 layer acetalresin Parts by 100 100 100 100 weight Plasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GOParts by 40 40 40 40 weight Oxidation Kind BHT BHT BHT BHT inhibitor %by 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 weight Evaluation visible light ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯transmittance Poor appearance ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ (white cloudiness)

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

-   -   1: Interlayer film    -   1 a: First surface    -   1 b: Second surface    -   11: First layer    -   11 a: First surface    -   11 b: Second surface    -   12: Second layer    -   12 a: Outer surface    -   13: Third layer    -   13 a: Outer surface    -   21: Laminated glass    -   31: First lamination glass member    -   32: Second lamination glass member

1. An interlayer film for laminated glass, comprising: a first layercontaining silver; and a second layer containing a polyvinyl acetalresin, the second layer being arranged on a first surface side of thefirst layer, the second layer containing a compound having a group inwhich a carbon atom, an oxygen atom, or a hydrogen atom is bonded to anitrogen atom, and the compound having a group in which a carbon atom,an oxygen atom, or a hydrogen atom is bonded to a nitrogen atom being acompound having a piperidine structure or being a hindered amine lightstabilizer.
 2. The interlayer film for laminated glass according toclaim 1, wherein the second layer contains an ultraviolet ray screeningagent, the ultraviolet ray screening agent in the second layer containsno chlorine atom or contains a chlorine atom, when the ultraviolet rayscreening agent in the second layer contains no chlorine atom, thesecond layer contains no chlorine atom or contains a chlorine atom in acontent of 30 ppm or less, and when the ultraviolet ray screening agentin the second layer contains a chlorine atom, the second layer containsno chlorine atom other than the chlorine atom in the ultraviolet rayscreening agent or contains 30 ppm or less of chlorine atom(s) otherthan the chlorine atom in the ultraviolet ray screening agent.
 3. Theinterlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 1, wherein thefirst layer is provided with a layer body and a film containing silverand the film containing silver is arranged on a first surface side ofthe layer body.
 4. The interlayer film for laminated glass according toclaim 3, wherein the film containing silver is arranged on the firstsurface side of the first layer.
 5. The interlayer film for laminatedglass according to claim 3, wherein no film containing silver isarranged on a second surface side opposite to the first surface of thelayer body.
 6. The interlayer film for laminated glass according toclaim 1, further comprising: a third layer containing a polyvinyl acetalresin, the third layer being arranged on a second surface side oppositeto the first surface of the first layer.
 7. The interlayer film forlaminated glass according to claim 6, wherein the second layer containsa plasticizer and the third layer contains a plasticizer.
 8. Theinterlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 1, wherein, whenthe interlayer film is sandwiched between two sheets of green glass witha thickness of 2 mm in accordance with JIS R3208 to obtain laminatedglass, the visible light transmittance of the laminated glass is 60% ormore.
 9. Laminated glass, comprising: a first lamination glass member; asecond lamination glass member; and the interlayer film for laminatedglass according to claim 1, the interlayer film for laminated glassbeing arranged between the first lamination glass member and the secondlamination glass member.
 10. The laminated glass according to claim 9,wherein the visible light transmittance is 60% or more.